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Material
Safety Data Sheets of Poly-aluminium chloride (PAC)
IDENTIFICATION
TRADE
NAME : Poly Aluminium Chloride
OTHER NAMES : PAC Solid; Poly Aluminium Chloride Solid
USES : Water treatment chemical.
PHYSICAL
DESCRIPTION/ PROPERTIES
Appearance,
odour : Pale, yellow, hydroscopic powder.
Melting
Point : Not Available
Boiling
Point : Not Available
Bulk
Density : 0.65 g/cm3
Vapour
Density (air=1) : Not Available
Vapour
Pressure (20degree C) : Not Available
Flash
Point (Closed cup) : Not Available
Flammability
Limits (%) : Not Available
Autoignition
Temp (degree C) : Not Available
pH
(1% Solution w/v) : 3.5 - 5.0
Solubility
in water (g/L) : Soluble
INGREDIENTS
Chemical
Name CAS Number Proportion
Poly
Aluminium Chloride 1327-41-9 >99%
HEALTH
HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in
accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the product label. Symptoms
that may arise if the product is mishandled are:
ACUTE EFFECTS -
SWALLOWED: May cause nausea, vomiting and respiratory irritation.
EYE: May cause eye irritation.
SKIN: May cause irritation with prolonged contact.
INHALED: May irritate the mucous membranes.
CHRONIC EFFECTS: NO KNOWN EFFECTS.
FIRST AID
SWALLOWED: Give water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate
medical attention.
EYE:
Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for at least
15 minutes. Eyelids to be held open. Seek medical advice.
SKIN:
Wash with soap & water. Remove contaminated clothing, launder
clothes before reuse. If irritation persists seek medical advice.
INHALED:
Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
ADVICE
TO DOCTOR
Treat
symptomatically.
TOXICITY
No
information available
PRECAUTIONS
FOR USE
EXPOSURE
STANDARDS
No
value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational
Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia).
ENGINEERING
CONTROLS
Use
in a well-ventilated area. Local exhaust ventilation is recommended.
PERSONAL
PROTECTION
Avoid
skin and eye contact and inhalation of dust. Wear overalls, eye
protection & gloves. Respiratory protection is required in dusty
environment. Use an approved dust mask. Use with adequate ventilation.
Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the
toilet.
FLAMMABILITY
Not
flammable
SAFE
HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE
AND TRANSPORT
Not
defined as a Dangerous Good by the Australian Code for the Transport
of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Store
in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Store in well ventilated
area. Store away from oxidizing agents and foodstuffs. Prevent severe
overheating as overheating may produce hydrogen chloride gas.
SPILLS
Wear
protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination and inhalation
of dust. Sweep up but avoid generating dust. Collect and place in
properly labelled containers for disposal. Residues may be flushed
to drain with large amounts of water if permitted.
DISPOSAL
Refer
to State Land Waste Management Authority.
FIRE/EXPLOSION
HAZARDS
Material
is non flammable. On burning will emit fumes. Fire fighters to wear
self-contained breathing apparatus if risk of exposure to vapour
or products of combustion.
EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA: Water spray, foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical
powder).
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